With launch costs soaring to as much as $3,000 per kilogram, every gram of a space-bound system must justify its place. That means components not only need to be compact and lightweight, but also capable of surviving the extreme conditions of space for years, if not decades, without failure.
This application guide explores the unique challenges of space environments, including temperature extremes and vacuum operation, and explains why reed relays consistently outperform EMRs and SSRs for mission-critical switching.
Pickering’s high-performance reed relays are qualified for extended operating temperatures, with some ranges rated from -40°C to +150°C, ensuring stable, reliable performance from low Earth orbit to deep space exploration.
Download the full guide to discover how reed relays support switching in extreme environments, what makes them the superior choice for low-level and low-power applications, and which models we recommend for space-qualified designs.
